TY - GEN AU - Sweeney,John TI - The art of the laugh: a handbook for sketch writers, actors, and directors based on the traditions of the Brave New Workshop Theatre SN - 9780976218418 PY - 2005/// CY - Minneapolis : PB - Aerialist Press, N1 - Statement of responsibility from cover Includes index; The 8 secrets of BNW creativity Especially for the sketch writer Practical applications N2 - The longest running satirical comedy theatre in the US shares the unique creative sketch development process used for nearly half a century to write and perform edgy, hilarious and unforgettable sketch comedy. This textbook introduces readers to an improvisation-based funnel process that ignites individual creativity and develops a foundation for creative collaboration between students that is uncommon in traditional theatre-related courses ER -